The Gazette

THE TWENTY-THIRD YEAR. NO. 33 THE FASHION OF THE EASTERN WESTERN WESTERN Fashion in Dress Accessories One sees so many contradictory things said about corsets, it may be well to mention that the old-fashioned high-busted corset has not returned to favor. It is still the flat addomen, the straight front. To be sure the Empire gowns demand a higher bust, than a mere girdle can give, but those that affect the Empire should keep a corset specially for this mode, not make use of it with dresses having the normal waist line. There really is little change noticeable in corsets, theigh the extreme dip front is a thing quite of the past. The old plain shirt waist, made of shirting, promises to be revived—and a neat, useful garment it is, too. Mulls of delicate colors are to be worn, and we feel almost sure colored shirtings will in course of time become very popular, and shove into the background the white waist that has ruled so long. Some time ago we called attention to the probable vogue this spring of the checked or plaid skirt with a plaid jacket. This promises to be the model walking costume of the season, and is both jauny and neat. The illustration here given appeared in the Dry Goods Economist, and is an excellent model. The skirt has plaited panels of plain cloth, the waistcoat is of check. An effective trimming, and inexpensive, is coarse leather galloon on which are worked oriental devices in gay colors. Ecru and gray are the favorite linens, and sometimes tinsel thread is used to outline the design. This spring we have the four-piece suit—skirt, waist, two coats. The waist is made of lighted material than the suit, one coat is very short, the other long enough for evening wear. A handsome light-weight cloth costume is a solpid investment, suit- The Parisians cannot submit it strictly tailored dress for women, and give to even the tailored shirt waist feminine touches to detract from severity. They add to the "sporting" waist a linen collar and a tie of sheer lawn, of such prettiness as to look anything but mannish. It is the French that have brought about the return of the high turn-down linen collar, but it is an embroidered linen, if you please, and worn with it a tie of sheerest lace lawn, lace edged, or a row of perky little bows. The combination of fuffy cravat and stiff collar is really very good, to be recommended; it gives a dainty, fresh look, and softens the face. Lave frills adorn the front of the up-to-date gown, the old-fashioned jabot somewhat modified. Stock and fluffiness are attached, making their adjustment to the dress a very easy matter. Deep collars, giving the effect of yoke back and front, are seen, and some very handsome ones. The deep cuffs and fancy chemisette are still considered good style, but oftener now the chemisette is worn outside. The other day at matinee we could not help noticing the daintiness of the neckware worn by a very trim young gilr, and thought how much nicer such things looked when worn—and worn right—when merely displayed in a glass case. The costume was a dark blue, the soft silk waist a beautifully made dull gray-blue. With the blouse a turn-over collar of sheerest lawn, delicately hand-embroidered, and pointed cuffs of the same, gave an appropriate finish to the untrimmed waist, beautiful in its good lines and perfect simplicity. The coat of the suit, a short one and less elaborate than usually worn to-day, was relieved from severity by small coat collar and cuffs of heavy lace. Very handsome belts are shown at the shops, but we would suggest that only the neatest waist can stand anything very gay. A black spangled belt sports a deep gold slide in the back and a gold clasp in front. There are beautiful belts of embossed blue leather. In Union There is Strength. able for many occasions. A lovely light-gray chiffon broadcloth with waist of radium silk and chiffon formed just such a suit as we refer to. There were chiffon undersleeves, which could be worn or detached at pleasure. Automobile coats of heavy linen homespun will be a novelty of the day in the automobile wardrobe, big, comfortable looking garments, with capacious pockets. Gray promises to be most fashionable, and lovely wools and silks are to be had in all shades of gray, from softest dove to dull gun metal. Short skirts are by no means banished, they will be worn by the very best dressed women for walking costumes; but for afternoon affairs, they are quite out. We are thankful for this much grace, however, and rejoice that no flat has gone forth that would move foolish a woman to return to the trailing skirt as the only thing, morning, afternoon and evening. Light-weight goods and light colors will prevail this spring, and volles again are in highest favor. Voile is a very pretty material, and appropriate for so many uses it should be welcomed gladly; fancy ones are shown, invisible checks and plaids, and there are some attractive floral designs. Rough weaves in silk are liked, and there are the loveliest soft fine radium silks ever seen; the latter will be employed for the more elaborate dress, and make ideal summer dancing frocks. It is pretty expensive, but so lovely as to prove very tempting; one may ease one's conscience when purchasing by promising to make the dress do duty as "best" for a long time. One pale blue radium recently seen had an indistinct design of a largish white blossom, fabric and design being exquisite. er, and of heavy embroidery on canvas. In contrast to these we mention the belts of self-material considered best style for the shirt-walst suit. Perhaps there is nothing better to choose for an all-round belt than a FASHIONABLE NECKWEAR. soft suede the color of one's street suit. To return to neckwear for a moment, have you seen any of the pretty little lace dog-collarz or tor wear with evening press or with a summer frock? They are fashioned of three or four rows of real lace insertion, and the five bars, or supports into tinsel rosettes; the rosettes just meet, and are adorned with a bit of ribbon embroidery. Colored mull tails will be worn the coming season with the linen colars, and will give a very pretty addition to a plain shirt waist. Colored vella promise to be more than ever in favor; one need not keep to the somber and often unbecoming black. ELLEN OSMONDE CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1906. Would Debate with Western Reserve Professor Impugning Great Britain's Motive —Horrible. "The charges of brutality, wanton cruelty and mutilation of the natives, preferred against the Belgian authorities in the Congo Free State by American missionaries, are not disordered imaginings, but actual shameful facts," declares the Rev. Gabriel Maguire, of 33 Harriet avenue. For nearly seven years prior to his acceptance of the pastorate of the Gospel church (undeponinational), at Central and Second avenues, Rev. Maguire was a missionary to the Congo Free State natives. He substantiated his claim by anecdotes from his own personal experience while laboring among the benighted natives on the west coast of Africa. Africans Are Robbed. He denied indignantly the recent declaration of a Western Reserve professor to the effect that the intervention of England in Congo affairs a few years ago was actuated by greed and a desire to wrest the protectorate away from Belgium. He said: "Afairs in the Congo are in a disgracedful condition. The trend of the farce of government instituted by the Belgium protectorate is apparently to legislate the natives off the earth Rubber, ivory, palm nuts and oil, the staples of the country, are wrested from the natives by paid hirelings without the slightest pretense of payment. The native soldiery, officiered by Belgians, receive rounds of car tridges to enforce the demands of the arbitrary government. Sever Natives' Hands. "Each cartridge fired must be accounted for by a severed human right hand. A Swedish missionary on one occasion saw 150 of these hands in a basket on their way to a station to be counted. One night at Butin-dombena, a government station, more than 150 poor native women, some with their breasts shot away by explosive bullets, and with slain babies in their arms, sought refuge with me. We buried the most of them the next day. I made a formal protest to the leutenant for the charge of the stabber. He shrugged shoulders and laughed. They must give up their rubber, he said. "The only way we have to strike terror to their hearts is by these examples." Protests of No Avail. "We made the facts known to the civilized world. American missionaries voiced strong protests to the powers against these brutal atrocities, but nothing was done. True, England, ever the first in humanitarian work, did send a commission to inquire into the conditions in the Congo. But they were tricked, bamboozed and hoodwinked. All the mutated natives were spirited away inland to the depths of the bush country, and the commission had no evidence to work on. And still the hideous work is going on and the civilized world stands passively by! "I would like to meet that Western Reserve professor on the public platform and in 15 minutes I believe I can adduce enough actual proof of the truth I speak to convince even him that he has made a mistake. I believe that England was actuated by humanitarian motives only, and it is a crying shame that her noble effort miscarried." THE ELKS' BALL. THE ELKS' BALL. A Grand Success—Members of Committees, Etc.—Personal, Social and Church News. Youngstown, O.—The "Watermelon Trust" troupe stopped at Mrs. James Kelly's.—Mrs. Chas. Jackson entertained at lunch Sunday evening Mrs. Frank Morrison, Anna Goffyn, Mrs. Bessie Stanton and Will Saunders. On the 15th she will entertain the "Blue Ribbon" club and requests all members to be present at 3 p. m.—M. Albert Williams, of Palmiesville, visited relatives here for two weeks.—All Elks are requested to meet Thursday evening at 8 p. m. Business of importance.—M. Howard Thompson is able to work after two weeks' illness. Mrs. Frank Morrison, Mrs. Chas. Jackson and Albert Williams spent Monday and Tuesday in Alliance. Mrs. Dan Petford is ill.—Mrs. Will Montgomery, of McKeepsport, attended Mrs. M. Gruder's funeral.—Mrs. George Young, of Pittsburg, is here visiting relatives.—Mrs. Emily McGruder died in Houston.—Mrs. Anna Hutchinson's Wednesday from Oak Hill Avenue buried Sunday from Oak Hill Avenue church. Rev. Mason officiated. She had been a member for 15 years and was also a member of Good Hope Fountain, T. R. which attended the funeral in a body. Many beautiful flowers. The pall bearers were: Hans Butler, Richard Evans, Charles Goodwin, George Morris, Richard and Samuel Bogues. She leaves to mourn GAZETTE. ```markdown ``` THE GIRL CONFESSED. She Slashed Her Own Throat and Accused an Afro-American in a Harrowing Story of Having Assaulted Her. Atlanta, Ga—Nina May Dupree, (white) the young woman whose threat was cut several weaks ago and whose harrowing story of how she was assaulted by Negro, was sent broadcast over the land by the Associated and other like presses, has confessed, according to a letter from her mother, that her wounds were self-imposed. The Dupree woman was found in the dining room of her home here with her throat cut and near death. When she became conscious she said she had been assaulted. A hue and cry was raised, and four Afro-Americans narrowly escaped lynching by a posse. The mother writes from their home in Alabama that her daughter, angered by her husband, cut her own throat in his absence, and then told a falsehood, afraid to admit she had attempted suicide. She is a pretty woman, and has been married only six months. To Select a New President. A committee has been appointed by the trustees of Howard university to select a successor to Rev. John Gordon as president. It consists of Judge Job Barnard of the supreme court of the District of Columbia; Francis H. Smith, Gen. O. O. Howard, Hon. John F. Cook and Rev. Francis J. Grimke. The two last named are representative men of the race and if it were an African American it will work for an Afro-American for the place, and, if so, whether their influence will be sufficient to bring success. Gen. Howard is very liberal. Oliner.-Mr. Sam Johnson, of Chicago, was here last week to see his mother, who has been quite ill.-Mr. Will Evans has returned.-The Aid society of Rust church will give a supper Tuesday evening.-Mrs. Harvey Johnson and little daughter, Blanche, are going to Harrisburg, Pa., to visit. Mcintyre.- Rev. B. A. Powell preached here Sunday morning to a good congregation. The W. M. M. met in the afternoon. A fine program was rendered. A good paper was read by the preceptress.-Mrs. Wilson visited Smithfield from Friday till Sunday.-Mr. Stanton Smith and Anna West continue quite ill.-Mr. L. Smith was here Sunday. Sandusky.-Mrs. Mary Johnson, of Columbus, visited her parents here last week.-J. J. Johnson, our hustling junk dealer, has returned from Lorain.-Prof. T. W. Bookmyer addressed the A. M. E. Literary society March 6. Mr. James Davis had charge of the music of the program.-Mrs. Henry Richards was called to Dayton, his uncle's illness.-Give the agent, Clarence Thompson, your order for the oldest and best race advocate and newspaper.-The Gazette. Correspondents must mail all letters for publication on Monday of each week, and always place their names and that of their city and town on the outside of the wrapper about returned copies. Ulless this is done proper credit cannot be given you. Advertisements, lists of names, wedding presents, etc., obituary notices, speeches, resolutions, poetry and inquiries for relatives must be paid for ten items a line, six words to a line. Our request for display advertisements will be sent on application. Send postal note and not stamps during the warm weather. Troy..Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Gibson entertained Rev. R. D. Grant and family at dinner Sunday..Mrs. Dora Johnson, of Cadiz, was called here by her mother's illness..Mrs. Irvin Silver is seriously ill..The W. M. M. society held its monthly meeting at St. James' church Sunday afternoon. The revival is still in progress..Bertha White, of Pleasant Hill, visited her sister, Mrs. James Willis, Sunday..Mrs. Cynthia Hurst is entertaining her sister from Pittsburg..The Baptist M. M. society will meet Thursday night and render a meeting in Springfield Sunday. Barnesville..Horme Chomp, of Zanesville, is visiting his mother..Josie Lee has located in Columbus. Leota Betts is there visiting relatives. —Mrs. Anna Champ and Estella Golns entertained at dinner Sunday Axile and Horace Champ and Anna Wilson. —Mr. Lewis, of Pittsburg, was the guest of Mary Randolph Sunday. —Mrs. Sarah Murphy entertained at dinner Sunday Mrs. Ella B. Thomas, Anna Drake, Sarah Wilson, Maud Winston and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Wooten. —Mr. Charles Lee, of Cambridge, was here Sunday. —Mrs. Ada Wooten is visiting relatives in Bellaire. Mt. Vernon.—The Wayman Literary society has a special program for the 13th and desires to have a full attendance of members and friends. Having paid the last dollar on the parsonage, Rev. Singleton held a special meeting Sunday afternoon and burned the mortgage.—Born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Turner, a baby girl.—The Harlem pedro club was entertained by Mrs. John Richardson Friday evening.—Florence Jupiter, of Columbus, is here visiting relatives.—E. A. Perry left Monday to visit relatives near Frederickstown.—Rev. J. G. Singleton gave a very interesting talk Sunday evening on "The Black Boy."—Mr. Elmer Golus was a Newark visitor recently. Cadiz.—Miss Maria Williamson, of Zanesville, is the guest of Mrs. J. P. Lucas, jr.—Rev. Blackburn spent Sunday in Stillwater.—The W. C. T. U. held an interesting meeting at the A. M. E. church Sunday.—Mrs. Lena Frye was called to Charlottetown, Va.—Mrs. Aurora aunt, V. J. Johnson is in Clinton, W. V. Miss Laura White entertained a few friends at dinner Sunday evening.—Mrs. Robert Emery and daughters, Margaretta and Goldene, have returned to Massillon.—The rose drill at the A. M. E. church was a success. Much praise is die Mrs. I. L. Strother and Mrs. J. P. Lucas.—Attorney John White, of Sclo, spent Thursday here.—Earl West spent last Wednesday in Urchinville. Mansfield.—Mrs. Mary Smith has returned to Zanesville.—The protract-ed meeting closed Monday night, after two weeks.—The Misses Foster and Jones, of Marlon, were here Sunday.—Mrs. G. W. Barker and Miss Daisy have returned from Sandusky.—Jud and Grant Livermore are here.—Mrs. Mary D. Dyer left for Wheeling.—Mr. and Mrs. H. Johnson, of Shelby, spent Sunday here. Also Mrs. Maggie Poindexter.—Rev. W. B. Lee left Thursday for Dayton to visit.—Mrs. S. Poindexter is ill.—Iona Clark and Myrtle Dunmore had measles.—John W. Ligkins has sold his home god will move April 1.—Heartfelt sympathy is extended Mrs. Charles Gibson, of Sandusky, in her bereavement. Mt. Pleasant.—A surprise party was given on Jennie Sparksman recently.—The Willing Workers are arranging for a supper at Mrs. Ada Jackson's.—Miss Minnie Smith entertained at dinner recently Mrs. J. Jones, Mrs. M. Bruce and Rev. R. B. Lowe.—Effie Bundy visited her mother last week, also Wheeling at Mrs. Jessie Jones', on Friday.—B. O. McMichael visited his family in Barnesville last week.—Mrs. Eva Reed and Mrs. McCullough, of Steubenville, spent Sunday with their mother, Mrs. Mercer.—Revivals at the A. M. E. church closed Sunday evening. Seventeen converts, four reclaimed and 21 added to the church roll. Rev. Lowe has returned to Martins Ferry.—A festival for the benefit of the Old Folks' Home at the Baptist church, Emerson, to-day (Saturday).—A gun drill will be given by the ladies of the A. M. E. church on the 24th. OUR DOING The President's Policy Very Helpful Wilberforce's Gold Jubilee Celebration Ella Wheeler Wilcox and S. C.idge Taylor—The Age o Middletown—Rev. Peter Everette who was taken to the hospital to have tumors removed from his neck, stood the operation nicely and is improving. He will be home in a few weeks—Mr. William Patterson, whose leg was broken, was at church on crutches Sunday. His brother, Gernie, and Mr. Dundie, of Lancaster, are here. The former will locate—William, brother of Rev. J. C. Turner, has returned. Walker Willis and grace Hamilton were guests of Edna and Clara Derrickson Sunday—The A. M. E. church had a splendid meeting Sunday. Rev. Derrickson preached in the morning and Mrs. Turner in the afternoon. Mrs. William Johnson and Mrs. Gertrude Clark were sanctified. Rev. Peter Smith held meeting at night.—Rev. J. C. Turner held meeting at Glendale Sunday—Mrs. Mattie Seymour was sanctified at Friday night's meeting. Also Mr. Homer Vivens. Steubenville.—Addresses were made by Dr. E. A. Dale, I. N. McCullough, J. P. Guy and J. F. Matthews at Quinn chapel Sunday evening.—Mr. and Mrs. James Dickey, of Toronto, were here Sunday.—Nevada and Lila Linear, of Mcintyre, are visiting their sister, Mrs. Geo. Johnson.—Mr. and Mrs. Frank Snowden, of Toledo, are here.—Chester White and Mrs. Lizzie Lyons are convalescent.—Bob White, of Wheeling, was the guest of Mary Guest Sunday.—Mrs. Florence Thornton and son, of Wheeling, visited Mrs. L. R. Mercer.—Mr. Herman Allen was caned to Urbana by the death of an officer of the Army, of Wheeling, run, and Mr. Harold Williams are seriously ill.—A Citizens' club has been organized.—Mr. James Jones, of Wheeling, was here Sunday.—Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mock's son, Henry, of Mingo, died last week.—The Ministers' association will convene at Simpson chapel Monday. Rev. Dyer and Shavers, of Wheeling, and Rev Young, of Bellaire, will be the speakers.—(Mail news on Mondays, not later in the week. Ed.) Lorain.—A fine donation was given Rev. A. E. Simmons recently by Trustees A. Tates, Wm. H. Brantfort and T. H. Stevens. The pastor returns thanks. The stewards' rally for him was held Sunday. The social given recently by Mesdames Cowell, Brantford and Simmons was quite a success. Allen Literary society meeting at St. Matthew's church Wednesday evening. The orientation of the oriental fair to be given by Rev. A. E. Simmons for the benefit of the church is to be one of the greatest affairs ever given in this city. Also the orange tree social—Mrs. Horace Gibbs is slowly improving.—Rev. and Mrs. A. E. Simmons entertained Dr. Biggs at 6 o'clock dinner Sunday week—The Misses Riley and Thompson were recently called to Elyria by the serious illness of their mother, Mrs. Davis,—Mrs. Lawrence and daughter-in-law, of Co. E. M., living here.—The recent Second E. M. church rement for the benefit of the pastor was a decided success. Rev. Mr. Stovall will leave soon for conference.—The Misses Mason, of Pennsylvania, are guests of Miss H. Tate. Dayton—Rev. W. H. Coleman, of Plaqu and Rev. C. D. White, of Steubenville, were here last week. The union meetings at McKinley church last week were well attended. Several conversions. They were held at Eaker Street church this week and Rev. Dr. Crutcher will remain over Sunday—Rev. John Lewis, of Howell, Mich., is attending the bedside of a very sick brother, who was paralyzed last week—Mrs. Brown visited her husband at Lebanon last week and the ladies there gave a reception in her honor Saturday evening. Rev. and Mrs. Brown returned Sunday morning—Rev. N. H. Talbert is closing his year's work at McKinley church and will leave for conference in Miami. Mrs. Woodin organizes a grand master's course in Miami City lodge, G. U. O. F.—Mr. Wadkins has been appointed night watchman at the Pearle Steam Laundry, Mr. and Mrs. Wadkins will celebrate their second marriage anniversary Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. John Miller's—Mr. Hunter, cook at Bell hotel, is sick—Mrs. Cox, mother of Dr. Cox, has arrived from Washington, D. C. She joined Eaker Street church Sunday—Have your nickels ready for The Gazette, please. A. K. P. Degree Stolen. Cincinnati, O—The Pythian Monitor, published here, says: "The entire supreme jurisdiction is enraged and outraged. The past grand chancellor's degree has been stolen. W. L. Anderson and W. L. Ferguson, of Ohio, illegally secured the degree at Pittsburg," etc., etc. Mississippi's "Tuskegee." One of the most deserving of our normal and industrial institutes in the south is the one at Utica, Miss., of which Prof. Wm. H. Holtzlaw is principal and treasurer. His third annual financial statement is certainly encouraging. May the school continue to grow and prosper. Ella Wheeler Wilcox and S. Coleridge Taylor—The Age on The Gazette— Notes. The fifteenth annual session of the Tuskegee Negro conference was held at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, the 21st ult. The last session of the Virginia legislature appropriated $15,000 for the maintenance of the Virginia Normal and Industrial institute. In June Wilberforce university will celebrate her golden jubilee. The new Carnegie library and Galloway hall will be finished by that time, and the eight splendid brick buildings, with the beautiful homes, the picturesque campus and acres of farm land will be an inspiration. S. Coleridge-Taylor. Our congenial Dr. Crum, collector of the port of South Carolina and the able editor, Harry C. Smith, of the Cleveland (O.) Gazette, took Washington by storm last week. From what we know of one and what we believe of the other—any way Crum and Smith are hooked up, is right—Columbia (S. C.) Sun. Gen Pleasant Porter, nigh chief of the Creek Nation, Indian Territory, said recently in a New York interview: "Life in America is tending toward division of class. We have dukes, and fads and society. The president's tendency toward equality of all men, I believe, will have a tendency to do away with class distinction to a high degree." Mr. Stephen Phillips' new play, "Nero," is characterized in London as a spectacle of gorgeous magnificence, but no drama. The music for the play by Mr. S. Coleridge Taylor, however, is greatly lauded. The London correspondent of The New York Tribune writes: "Nero," at His Majesty's theatre, is not so much a play with dramatic purpose as it is a varied and splendid entertainment illustrative of imperial Rome in the crisis of decadence; and it is produced with unrivalled resources of stage art and with sensuous Oriental music, composed by Mr. Coleridge Taylor. I am not sure but that the music is more dramatic than the play itself—especially the bacchanalian entract, the pompous processional march and the weird fire motives." In a letter to The Chicago American Mrs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox records among other observations in Jamaica, W. I. where she is spending the winter, the merits of a teacher at Port Antonio—Mr. W. H. Plant. She says: "He is a man of very dark, albeit handsome, features. * * * * * To talk with Mr. Plant regarding his ideas and ideals of life and the future of his race is to feel new ideas and ideals germinate in our own mind and soul and new courage and faith spring in your heart. To know what he has done, to think of all he may have done, an ample of fresh hope for the world. It is small enough praise to call Mr. Plant as he has been called by the head of all the educational work on the island—the Booker Washington of Jamaica." Mr. Plant is principal of the schools in Port Antonio. Such newspapers as The Age, The Philadelphia Tribune, The Washington Bee, the Richmond Planet, The Atlanta Independent, the Florida Sentinel, The Cleveland Gazette, The Indianapolis Freeman, The Indianapolis World, and others, are live newspapers, whose managers are experienced in the work of making newspapers, and have stood at their posts fighting the cause of the Afro-American people with rare intelligence and courage, in sunshine and rain, in 20 years, and the privations they have underlined make a big book full of agony. It is high time that the Afro-American people should wake up to the fact that they cannot have great newspapers and great editors unless they pay for what they want in cold cash, unless they support such newspapers.—N. Y. Age. 2 Entered at the postoffice in Cleveland; Ohio as second-class matter. All communications should be addressed: HARRY C. SMITH. Editor and Proprietor THE GAZETTE. Blackstone Building. Cleveland, Ohio. Member Ohio Legislature, { 1894 to 1904. 1896 to 1908. 1900 to 1902. Cleveland, Saturday, March 10, 1906. THE GAZETTE is the oldest, and has the largest bona fide circulation, double that of any newspaper in the Interest of Afro-Americans, published in the state of Ohio, and comparison with any will immediately establish its rank as one of the NEWSIEST AND BEST in the country. Every victim of the Springfield mobs that turned two nights in succession into an inferno of burning, uproar and brutal violence should collect exemplary 'damages from Springfield or Clark county. Every man burned out of a home ought to push his claim to the utmost. If too poor to hire a good lawyer he should let some hustling attorney prosecute it on shares. If the money cost of the riots is made high enough the taxpayers of Springfield will see to it that there are no more such disgraceful and unlawful proceedings. The white victims greatly outnumber those of the race. But for the restraining influence of our Ohio anti-lynching law there would have been one or more deaths—lynchings. THE MOB OR THE NATION. WHICH? The country is not yet awakened to the real danger which lurks in its pathway. It feels no alarm, but the spirit of the mob is daily being intensified. It now seeks its game irrespective of kind and in the coming years, we may find ourselves a nation of mobocrats. White men guide the destiny of the republic, they administer the affairs of the nation. But as an apology for killing black men, they allow themselves to be led to the slaughter. The spectacle is most alarming, for nowhere on the face of the globe, do we witness such an incongruity. The struggle between law and lawlessness is just begun and where and how it shall end, leaves a problem unsolved. Americans content themselves in their self sufficiency that our states are equal to every emergency, but they have not awakened to the situation or are too indifferent in regard to what seems to them only ephemeral. Mobocracy like an eating cancer has taken its hold and it requires all the energy and power of the nation to break its force. White men as well as black men are being killed and the mob today finds a license never before tolerated. Never before has the nation been called to witness what is now offered by the mob. Without law and without mercy, white men have turned upon each other and in their sullen rage demand that the nation keep silence while mob rule plays its guilty hand. In almost every state in the union, the mob has held sway. Where then is our security and who can safely vouch for the lives of the people? Already the rich and the poor, black and white are at the mercy of the mob. Rich and the man in position will be required to seek flight from the trained mob. The priest in Illinois' great metropolis, fleeing from the mob, is prima facie evidence of the growing evil now rampart. The Colonists passed through a seven years' war to gain the liberty and independence which Americans now enjoy. Upon these western shores they have established the best and noblest government known among men. Our free institutions challenge the admiration of the civilized world and foreign powers turn hither their solicitous gaze in proud recognition of the assured promise here given for the hope of nations. A century and more has disclosed the greatness, the glory and the wonderful possibilities of the American republic. A sublime and masterful experiment has been in process, and the eye of all the world is turned to Washington as the nation gathers growth. But around and above us, we witness a giant serpent coiling itself around the throat of the nations. Its every fang pierces the fational heart. It holds a deathly grasp by the hand of the mob. The serpent or the nation must die. Which shall it be? VINDICATED BY A SOUTH WHITE MAN. Through motives prejudicial to the Afro-American of the south the most strenuous effort is being made by desperate bad men and an inimical press to depreciate him as a labor element. It is persistently proclaimed that Afro-American have become indolent and worthless since emancipation and are not to be depended upon to render satisfactory service as plantation hands. Persons who know little about the Afro-American as a laborer and especially a large portion of the southern press, quite unconcerned as to the real status of the Afro-American, content themselves in making vicious attacks upon them generally as a matter of policy, to undermine them as citizens deserving of recognition and fair treatment. The scum of all the world find refuge in America and in their oftimes supreme dependence and worthlessness are encouraged, and even promoted to places of trust and profit only through a spirit of partiality to the other races. But despite all the facts, argument and proof which stand out in bold relief in favor of this despised people, there is a determined purpose on the part of those who willfully hate them to distort the truth and misrepresent the race. This is the method now adopted while every just claim to right and justice is ignored. It is to be deplored that in view of what is known of the truth, and of the actual service and capability of the Negro, he must be eternally and unjustly, too, held up as a vagabond and a lazy scoundrel. Prior to the war and when he labored as a servant he was regarded as a valuable labor force in enhancing the wealth of the country. But since that time he has done even more and has established his prestige as a wonderful producer, contributing largely to the material growth and development of the country. To every candid mind this truth is known, despite the disposition on the part of unscrupulous men to belie the truth. How in reason men can betray such a high degree of dishonesty only to subserve an unholy desire becomes at once both startling and astounding. Such, however, is the outgrowth of man's weak and sinful nature, which after all must eventually recoil upon the individual who dares perpetrate an act so revolting to sense and honesty. But the public will not and need not be misled. In the session of the Southern Cotton Growers' association which met at New Orleans, La., January 11, Mr. John Clarkson, of Tennessee, one of the foremost members of that body, speaking on behalf of Negro labor, did not hesitate to denounce these foul misrepresentations and to prove by figures the wonderful development made in the south by the Afro-American since the war. He made it known that this development was due mainly to the part the Negro took in the field of labor. He further stated that he did not and could not believe that the south had done its full duty to the Negro laborer. It has not by any means treated him as it has proposed to treat the Italian. He believes that large importations of Italians would prove a danger to the south, and believes that the opportunity still exists to make the Negro the best and most available laborer on the face of the globe. Mr. Clarkson utters a truth not to be successfully controverted. Upon the presumption that the Negro was once a slave, he is still treated as a slave, while on the other hand the Italian and the Pole will be treated as men. With very few exceptions, the Negro will be asked to accept the terms of a slave, and unless he acquires to the demand he will be subject to insult and abuse and poor wages while the Italian and Pole will receive no such treatment. Mr. Manzilla Dead. Salem, O—Three persons joined church Sunday. The meetings will continue next week. On Monday night Mrs. Lewis, an evangelist from Cleveland will lead. The A. E. L. meeting was well attended. The next one will be lead by Mrs. Wm. Ormes. A “Bachelor Girls” club was recently organized with Bessie Simpson, president; Florence Dummore, vice; Cindia Brown, secretary; Helen Ford, treasurer. First meeting at Miss Ford’s Thursday afternoon—Zion’s concert at the Auditorium was not a financial success—Mr. and Mrs. George Moore entertained at the Sunday Manzilla, a theater in Manzilla, of Beloit, died Sunday morning after a long illness—Nora Mosby of Alliance, guest of Rev. and Mrs J. P. Davis, returned home Saturday—Mr. Aaron Jackson, who visited his wife, returned to Pittsburg Monday—Rev. McKnighten, who assisted in the meeting, has returned home. Burns-Patton Marriage Circleville, O.—Mrs. John Douglas was called here by the illness of her mother, Mrs. Chapman—Mrs. Anderson, of Kingston, entertained last Friday Mesdames Turner, Johnson, Peterson, Morris, Holmes and the Misses Scott and Cooper—Mr. Henry Redman's son and Mr. Holmes are quite ill—The Stewards give a giveaway to Paul's parents for the benefit of the pastor. Rev John Dickerson, P. E., assisted Rev George H. Cotton in the revival service last week and spent Sunday in Columbus with Rev. J. M. Henderson, the new pastor of St. Paul's there. He reports a pleasant time, the guest of one of his old comrades who was a former resident of this city. The Columbus district conference convenes in Rendville Tuesday. Miss Bimina Odison is in town. Miss Pimona Burns and Mr. James Patton were quietly married at the groom's father Monday afternoon, Rev Giles, officiated. The Recent Springfield Riot Washington, D. C—The Ohio association last week Friday night listened with interest to an address made by Hon. John P. Green, of Cleveland, in speaking of the disturbance at Springfield, Q., he said "Continuity to the charges which are made, the class of white people in that city is good, and so are the native colored people. It is the Kentucky 'contract Negroes' that caused the trouble. When I was in Springfield I was taken to the best hotel in the city. I dined with Webb C. Hayes, son of the president, and then at the head of a procession we went to the city hall, where I was given respectful attention. "Here in Washington a colored man may not even go into a restaurant or secure a reserved seat in a theatre. We seem to be in the country, but not of the country, here. That is the reason I am so fond of Ohio." To Meet in July. The Young People's Christian and Educational Congress' second quadrennial session will be held in Washington, D. C., July 3-8, 1906. The congress is a union of all religious denominations and other agencies doing work among our people, and seeks to unify all interests involving essentials to create sentiment in favor of the Afro-American and to raise sufficient funds to employ a representative, whose one particular business it will be to keep the bright side of the "race" question to the front. THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1906. PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR. praise; He lived to see but half his days; O, mournful time! the world was crying As our poet lay there dying. Gently he's wrapped in a veil of tears. And friends will weep for many years, For his rare place—which none can fill. Our poet's dead and the night is still. Now like the perfumed breeze of spring A tribute song of love we sing; And break the petals of a rose Along the path now at its close. Slowly they lower him to his grave; The breezes sigh and the branches wave A long farewell through the willow trees— And we, who loved, fall on our knees. —LOUISIE ALSTON BURLEIGH in N. Y. Age. WHETSEL-MAYS. A Veteran of the War of the Rebellion Dead—Personal, Social and Other items of Interest—Obituary—Minstrel Show. Bellefontaine, O.—The members of the Second Baptist church held a very enjoyable social at Miss Mary Wear's Thursday evening and organized a Ladies' Aid society. The following officers were elected: president, Mrs. Flora Moore; vice, Mrs. Emma Newsome; secretary, Laura Brown; assistant, Mary E. Weaver; treasurer, Mrs. Ollie Jackson. The next meeting at Mrs. Moore's on the 9th. The Excelsior club also met at Miss Wear's Friday at 2 p. m. and held memorial services in honor of the late Paul Laurence Dunbar—Rev. Dorsey held revival services in Pleitkiewert have been divorced and she restored her maiden name, Heilen Hill—Our band gave a minstrel show at West Mansfield to a crowded house and the performance was highly appreciated.—Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Nowsome spent Sunday in Sidney with parents. Hazel Dempsey will make her home here. Elsie Freeman, of Marysville, attended the Excelsior club will meet the Friday, the 16th, at Mrs. Sarah Clark's.—Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Vinson were entertained at 6 o'clock dinner. Mrs. Stewart at 6 o'clock dinner.—Mr. Stewart at 5 o'clock dinner.—Mr. Whetsel were married on the 10th day. Rev. Dempsey, the bride's parents, the family, relatives and a few intimate friends were present. The young couple have our best wishes.—Mr. John Ladd died on the 20th age, 70 years, at the Dayton Soldiers' Home. The remains were brought here for burial on the 28th. He leaves a wife and daughter, Mrs. Mary Boyd, to mourn his loss. Funeral from Mr. John Hicks'. Rev. McWilliams officiated.—Mr. and Mrs. James Clark entertained at dinner Sunday Miss Mary Weaver, Mrs. Parthenia Bray and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Archer.—Rev. McWilliams went to cinemachie to be absent about 20 minutes. We are able to meet the trouble that Preston Ladd is in and hope the truth learned will clear him. He was a young man of good reputation and attended strictly to his own business when here. M. K. Boyd was in Springfield last week Thursday and witnessed the acts of the mob Purchase a Home St. Clairsville, O.—The A. M. E. S. S. rendered a most excellent program last Sunday evening at their successful rally for Wilberforce. It was conducted by Miss Jordan, its efficient superintendent—Little Karyl Carey is sick.—Mrs. Mackle Brown is convalescent. Mr. Mackle Brox was here Sunday.—The social at the Baptist church last week was well attended. Rev. Warren, of Bridgeport, had a home on South street. Mr. Hawkins, of Maynard, attended the T. C. L. S. last Thursday evening. —Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner have located at Providence. Nannie Jackson spent Saturday and Sunday at Providence. —Maryland Rogers was in Wheeling last week. Miss Lucie Jackson, our pianist, was called to Flushing last Thursday to play for the Flora Batson Co. —Mr. and Mrs. Sam Campbell and niece dined with Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson Sunday. —Mr. Wm. Bolden has returned from the Wheeling hospital much impatient in her bed. —Mr. and Mrs. of Pittsburgh, is staying with Mrs. Tapsico. —Mrs. Winston is visiting her mother, Mrs. Nancy Tapsico. —Mrs. Primus entertained the Ladies' Aid Mar. 6. Killed Burt Lee Elyria, O.—Joe Torney (Italian) indicted for the murder in Lorain of Burt Lee, was placed on trial Monday. The murder was committed on October 24, and the motive was the stealing of a bottle of whisky by Lee from Torney's saloon. The whole of the day was occupied in empenailing a jury. The defense had 61 peremptory challenges and nearly exhausted them. At 4 o'clock the jury was obtained, being made up of George Rice, Charles Opfer, John Mallory, Frank Howard, Anton Ernest, Frank Caley, Fred Koney, E. Burguer, F. F. Nichols, John Connall, and Thomas Hill. The state is represented by Prosecutor Stevens and Lee Stroup, C. S. Adams, of Lorain; W. H. Boyd and Mr. Nicola, of Cleveland, are attorneys for the defense. The court was adjourned at 4:50 o'clock to allow the jurors time to view the scene of the murder in Lorain. Jesse Turner Marries Marysville, C.-Lela Harris and Luci Catterson will give a party at Mrs. Ed Chavous' Thursday.-The W. M. M. society met at its president, Mrs. N. Freeman's- Lydia and Shirley Freeman, Hulda Young and J. Kelly attended the wedding Wednesday evening of Eva Lyman and Mr. Jesse Turner.-Elise Freeman returned from Bellefontaine Friday. Thanks for Senator Foraker. Columbia, Tenn. — Prof. Will F. Smith, of the L'Overture N. I and M. academy, wishes to thank Senator B. B. Foraker, of Ohio, for the gift of 16 volumes of government publications and a large wall map of the United States; also the Burning Bush, of Chicago, Ill., for 225 hymnals. NELSON VS. GANS. NELSON VS. GANS. Why it Will Never Be Nolan, the Former's Manager, "Let the Cat Out of the Bag." San Francisco, Cal.-Which is the most attractive pugilistic card in sight? During the past week this question has been put to numbers of sporting men who are supposed to be thoroughly posted as to the "temper of the times," and the reply has always been the same-Joe Gans and Battling Nelson. Ten Promoter Jim Coffroth returned from the Springs the other night he was asked: "I have my opinion as to 'which is the most attractive card,' but it's not in sight." was Coffroth's answer. Then he explained: "A match between Gans and Nelson would create more interest just now than an event which had Jeffries for a principal," said Coffroth. "It is an impossible match, though, and I'll tell you why. Nolan will prevent Nelson making it. Nelson on the subject, goes back to the night Jimmy Gardner and Buddy Ryan boxed at Colma. Coming home on the club's special car Nolan and I sat side by side, and the drift of our conversation was about as follows: "A greatighter, Gardner, isn't he?" remarked Nolan. "Who was that man." I replied, "But there's one man can beat him," continued Nolan: "Who do you mean?" "Joe Gans." "It may be that Gans would have trouble making the weight that Gardner would ask." I ventured. "Don't ever believe it, said Battling Nelson's manager. "Gans can make 133 at any time of day from the moment he gets up until he puts his foot in the ring, and at that weight he can lick every white-skinned lightweight in the business today." "That's the whole story," said Coffroth. "Nolan believed what he said and still believes it. That is why I think it next to impossible to get Gans and Nelson together." Ben Selig, who is Gans's San Francisco agent, was told of Coffroth's remarks, and he said: "I can give you more pertinent dope than that even. I came over from Sausalito on the ferry, and I saw the day, and the talk turned to fighting. He rattled off the names of the men he thought Nelson could go through like sunlight through a chink, and then he paused and pondered. "But there's one fellow Nelson will never box as long as I have a say in it," mused Nolan. "That's Joe Gans. It's poor business to match a man when there's nothing but defeat starring him in the face." Olean, N. Y., Notes The local post, G. A. R., listened to a very interesting sermon and special music at the A. M. E. church Sunday,—Rev. Woodruff Puff, (white) former pastor of the A. M. E. church for three years, died Sunday, age 86 years, leaving a wife about the same age, who is ill.—The Pastor's club served oyster supper at Mrs. W. W. Virginia's Thursday evening for the benefit of Rev. Mason—Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jackson will entertain the L'Overture club Tuesday evening.—Those who were called to Duke Center by the serious illness of Mr. Henry Peterson are: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Peterson and Mrs. Russ Martin, of Coudersport, Pa.; Mr. Chas. Peterson, of Scio, and Mrs. Sarah Hill, of Olean—Mrs. J. J. Hatfield visited Mrs. F. Wheeler in Duke Center Sunday—Mr. James Carter, of Hornellsville, was the guest of Miss Sophia Brooks Wednesday,—Mr. and Mrs. Schott and daughter, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brooks, Mr. and Jr. left Monday for Spokane, Wash., to locate. The wife and daughter will go later—Little Letah Collins, Kenneth Halthcock and Mrs. Geo. Middleton are convalescents—Little Maudie Peterson and Mrs. Emma Jones are ill. Murder in the Second Degree Lockland, O.—A revival has been in progress for two weeks or more at Presednarian church—Mass meeting Sunday at 3:30 p. m. All are invited.—Laura M. Johnson has resigned the presidency of the A. C. E. L.—The grand jury has indicted (second degree) Bartholomay, charged with killing Wilson Renfro. Citizens say they will push the case for all it is worth.—Quite a number are ill.—The Renfro grocery will change hands, it is said. We hope not. Mr. Renfro is a desirable young business man.—Valley Forge will celebrate its first anniversary Saturday at Elmwood place. Rev. T. B. McConnell will be present.—The entertainment given by the trustees' helpers was quite a success. We hope the same for the ushers.—Quarterly meeting on the 18th Do not forget and be ready for it. Morgantown, W. Va., Notes. Rev. J. W. Brown is living in Monnessen, Pa.-Mr. Wm. Asbury, in New Haven, Pa., is employed in the new mill and is stopping at A. H. Brown's.-Mrs. Harriet Johnson is out of the city visiting relatives who are sick.-The district conference and S. S. convention will meet in Elkins in May. Rev. J. W. Jeffries, P.-E. Mrs. J. A. Patterson is visiting her mother in Pittsburgh.-The parlor social at the parsonage last Tuesday evening was a success.-The White Cross club gave a fine entertainment at Hunts' hall last Thursday evening. Mrs. Etta Anderson is the captain. Wellsburg, W. Va., News. Mrs. Goode has rheumatism—Mr. Edward Bailey was the guest of Mrs. Hansberry—Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were in Beachbottom Sunday—Lula Jackson and James Pryer were entertained at Mrs. Johnson's Saturday evening.—The stereoicon lecture at the church Monday evening by Rev. R. W. White exhibited 51 views illustrating the works of the devil.—Baptism, communion and a spiritual sermon by Rev. White Sunday evening.—Mr. Lella McCollough and little daughter of Wheeling, were guests of Mrs. Johnson.—Mrs. Ruth Chiles visited Mrs. Goode. Alleged Incendiar Is Arrested Toledo, March 2.—On the confession of Jack Page, one of the notorious gang of firebucks now serving a term in the Ohio penitentiary, Dr. G. W. Whitney, a former prominent citizen of Bryan, has been arrested and indicted on the charge of arson. Whitney's indictment charges him with hiring firebucks to burn his residence in 1901 and collecting $1,500 insurance. THIRTEEN RIOTERS On Trial—Springfield Jury Hears Tes timony All Day—Board of Visitors Sitting Because of One Prisoner's Youth. Springfield, O.—Because of the tender age of Glenn Johnson, arrested for rioting, it was necessary Monday to summon the board of visitors to sit during the trial of the rioters, as well as the regular jury. The taking of testimony began at 11:30. One hundred witnesses have been subpoenaed. John Moulton, a Wittenberg student, and John Lightly are accused in other affidavits and will be called later. Police and militamen were examined Monday afternoon. John Pierpont, Harry Garber, Carl Kloepeer, Frank Young and Roy-Moulton were identified. It is said that evidence has been secured against about 300 persons. The investigation shows that the mobs were made up wholly of young men from 16 years of age. The estimated cost to the county of the militia alone is $15,000. The damage by fire, etc., will easily aggregate $25,000. Total cost to the city and county over $50,000. MAKE MONEY! The old reliable Gazette destres an active agent and correspondent in every city and town in Ohio and neighboring states having a number of Afro-American residents. We are especially desirous of hearing from persons in the following cities: Springfield, Zanesville, East Liverpool, Wellsville, Urbana, Akron, Ravenna, Oberlin, Plaqu, Gallipoli, Cambridge, Delaware, Lima, Portsmouth, Chillicothe, Circleville, Kenton, Hamilton and Toledo, O.; Pittsburg, Allegheny, Sewickley, Sharon and New Castle, Pa.; Wheeling and Parkersburg, W. Va., and other places where we have none. We edit the editor of The Gazette, Blackstone Publishing, Cleveland, O, and terms will be sent promptly. Our readers can oblige us greatly by sending the address of any good person or persons in any of the cities named above or others, to whom we can write relative to the matter. RIOTS AT SPRINGFIELD COST THE STATE $7.664. Adjutant General Hughes Completes Statement of 'Troops' Expenses—Trial of Rioter Results in Confession of a Mob Justice Columbus, O.—The riots at Springfield cost the state $7,664. Adjutant General Hughes completed a statement of the cost of sending the troops to Springfield last week. The total, $7,664, includes pay for the men, their transportation and all other expenses. Leader of Mob Confesses and Impli cates Friends. Springfield, O—Roscoe Ridgeway has admitted on the witness stand that he was one of the rioters and implicated many of his friends as members of the mob. Ridgeway was fined $200 last week for carrying concealed weapons. Mayor Todd suspended Police Sergeant Creager and Superintendent Duffy, of the fire alarm telegraph system, on the charge that Creager permitted his policemen to overlook Duffy while arresting men in a saloon during the riots. To Reduce Congress Representation Washington, D. C.—Congressman Keifer, of Springfield, O. has introduced a bill to reduce the number of representatives in the house of southern states, because of the disfranchisement of Afro-American voters. The bill makes the reduction as follows: Alabama from 9 to 5, Arkansas from 7 to 5, Florida from 3 to 2, Georgia from 11 to 6, Louisiana from 7 to 3, Mississippi from 8 to 3, North Carolina from 10 to 6, South Carolina from 10 to 8, Texas from 16 to 12, Virginia from 10 to 8; total reduction 43. Virginia's "Jim Crow" Street Car Law Richmond, Va.—The state assembly has enacted a general "Jim Crow" street car law which affects all Virginia. This is considered a mighty mean way of showing appreciation for the magnificent success which the old Dominion Afro-American has won in business and education and for the wealth which he has added to the state. The street car companies will have few Afro-American patrons hereafter. Independents Blocked the Steubenville, O., March 7—The offs of the United States Steel Corporation to secure the Pope tin works here through the La Belle iron works created a sensation Tuesday at a meeting of the directors of the La Belle iron works. About a million dollars is involved in the deal. The steel trust has secured directors in the steel trust, but the independents were powerful enough at the preliminary meeting to block the deal for the tin works. Mayor Refuses to Enforce the Law Cleveland, March 8.—We shall report to the Ministers' union Monday that we have appealed to the minor to enforce the law with regard to dancers halls and the closing of saloons on Sunday and at midnight and that he refuses to comply with our request. This was the statement of Rev. Wilbur C. Mickey, chairman of the executive committee of the City Ministers' union, after a meeting of the committee Wednesday. Woman Almost Killed a Ball Player. Woman Almost Killed a Ball Player. Cincinnati, March 6.—Stabbed by a jealous woman, Heilme Pelitz, the famous catcher under contract to play with the Pittsburgh Nationals this season, was shot near his heart. He may never play again. "It was the hand of a tigress with death gleaming from the blade that attacked him," were the words used by one who shares the secret. Police Department to be Probed Columbus, O., March 7.—The entire police department is to be subjected to an official investigation at the hands of Mayor Badger, assisted by City Solicitor Marshall, to determine the truth or falsity of the charges that members of the department are in collusion with thieves and the criminal classes generally. The investigation will begin Thursday. Suit Is Begun in a Federal Court to Enjoin 31 Companies from Violating Anti-Trust Law. Washington. — On advices that federal suit was filed in San Francisco Wednesday against 31 elevator concerns, including the Otis Elevator Co., on the charge of violating the anti-trust law, Attorney General Moody says the following statement last night: "The United States attorney for the northern district of California has, under instructions from the attorney general, filed in the United States circuit court a bill of complaint against the Otis Elevator Co. and 27 other companies and three individuals engaged in the elevator business, charging them with violation of the Sherman anti-trust law. The defendants comprise the principal elevator companies of the United States, but the operations complained of have been carried on mainly in California and states west of the Rocky Mountains. "The bill prays that the defendants be perpetually enjoined from carrying out their illegal combination." DOES NOT GO EAR ENOUGH. President Roosevelt Tells Congress that the Resolution to Probe Railway Methods Is Weak. Washington.—President Roosevelt on Wednesday sent a message to congress announcing his signature of the joint resolution recently passed instructing the inter-state commerce commission to examine into the subject of railroad discriminations and monopolies in coal and oil. He says that he has signed it with hesitation, because it may achieve little or nothing. He indicates, that the investigation proposed by the resolution is connect ed thoroughly it will result in giving immunity from criminal prosecution to all persons who are called and sworn as witnesses. In the opinion of the president the direction contained in the resolution will remain practically inoperative unless money be provided to carry on the investigation and the commission be authorized to take testimony under its provisions. He suggests, therefore, that congress give consideration to just what it desires the inter-state relations to be made to that of the commission placed at the disposal of the commission to defray the expenses of the proposed investigation. FRENCH CABINET RESIGNS. Was Defeated in Parliament and Threw Up the Sponge. Paris, France.—Like a bolt from a clear sky the Rouvier ministry was defeated in the chamber of deputies last night and immediately resigned. The cabinet crisis comes at a dramatic moment, when the Franco-German contest has reached a decisive stage and may exert an important adverse influence on the Algeciras conference and an order to the government. The defeat of the government came on a debate over the church disorders. The government succeeded in holding only 234 votes, while the various elements in opposition—clericals, socialists and nationalists—united and polled 267 votes, thus placing the ministry in a minority of 33. The debate in the chamber of deputies was upon the bloody riot Tuesday during the taking of an inventory of a church in the village of Boeschepe, resulting in the death of a manifestant. The defeat of the opposition adoption of a resolution approving the conduct of the government and the resolution was defeated. ORE MINES ARE TIED UP. A Strike at Cornwall, Pa.-Imported Laborers Fled When Strikers Came Near. Lebanon, Pa.-Despite an attempt to operate the Cornwall ore mines Wednesday with a working workforce, 60 importers with the workers are still idle and a shutdown menaces the furnace plants at Cornwall, Colebrook and North Lebanon, which plants receive their supply of ore from the Cornwall mines. The 60 laborers sent here by the Pennsylvania Steel Co. at Coalton started to work, but an hour later on the approach of a large body of strikers they feel from the assembling their picks and shovels and running to the other side of the deep cuts in the mines. The strikers, however, made no attack. Claims Annexation Is Unlawful Pittsburg, Pa.—Ex-Gov. William A. Stone, representing a number of citizens of Allegheny, filed a bill of exceptions in the court of quarter sessions Wednesday to the annexation of that city with Pittsburg, alleging unlawful arrests of a burglar act passed by the legislature during the recent special session. $300,000 Fire Loss Neenah, Wls.-Fire Wednesday in the Neenah Paper Mills Co.'s plant caused a loss estimated at $300,000, covered by insurance. A. Disastrous Collision Saratoga, N. Y.—A rear-end collision on the Delaware & Hudson railroad here Wednesday resulted in one death and severe injuries to several passengers who were on the train known as the Lake George special. Three Would-be Assasina are Shot, Bogota, Colombia. — The three men who on February 10 attempted to assassinate Gen. Reyes, the president of Colombia, were shot Tuesday at the spot where the attack took place. MR. HAMILTON RETURNS. Former Leader of the Life Insurance Lobby Comes Back to New York to Face the Music. New York—Andrew Hamilton returned to New York Tuesday on which he was registered under the name of W. Milton. Mr. Hamilton was at the head of the legislative bureau of the New York Life Insurance Co. and had charge of the legislative work of the companies. To an accounting from the moneys alleged to have been advanced to him by the late John A. McCall as president of the New York Life, John C. McCall, secretary of the company, went to Paris recently. The accounting was asked for by the Fowler committee which is investigating the New York Life's affairs. Mr. Hamilton's statement was also placed before the legislative investigating committee. Explaining the cause for his return to the United States, Mr. Hamilton said: "I heard something about criminal Commenting upon Mr. McCall's death, Mr. Hamilton said that he gave vouchers to McCall for all expenditures, and that to any and all of these vouchers Mr. McCall would have given a certificate of indisputable character. He said he registered under an assumed name on the Deutschland in order to have his return voyage free from annoyance. "As to what others have said and done during my absence—and I might allude to those who live in glass houses—I will say nothing." "You have come back to face the music?" he was asked. "Yes, discordant or otherwise." ENDED SUDDENDY. Trial of Borthe Claiche Terminates When Stem Cell Equity to Manslaughter New York.—The trial of Berthe Claiche for the murder of Emil Gerdron came to a sudden termination Tuesday when the young French woman pleaded guilty, on advice of her counsel, to manslaughter in the first degree. That this, however, is not the end of the case and that an attempt will be made to continue it as an investigation of a certain class of policemen, with Berthe Claiche as state's evidence, was made plain by statements both of the judge, before whom the trial was conducted, and by the defendant's own counsel. Supreme Court Justice Davis, in remanding the young woman for sentence until March 29 and in discharging the jury said: "There are may features of the case which impLIED the court to accept and defendant to offer the plea of manslaughter in the first degree, and I think when final results shall have been reached and sentence imposed, the court will see that the interests of justice will be served." At the close of the trial the defendant was carried to the Tombs prison, struggling hysterically with the police officers and screaming. Possible charges against policemen growing out of this case have been foreshadowed from the beginning of the trial. The prosecution at the beginning declared that Gerdon was lured to his death on July 8 last by a plot in which a policeman assisted the defendant. A BANKER'S SON IS KIDNAPPED. His Abductors Demand that His Father Pay $20,000 Ransom. New York. — A banker's son kidnapped and held for $100 ransom is the latest puzzle the New York police have been called upon to solve. The parents, frantic with fear, have received two letters from the boy imploring that the sum mentioned be sent to his captors. The kidnappers themselves have twice written demanding the ransom, on penalty of the last dollar. The victim of the bold plan to extort $100 is Antonio Bozuffi, the 14-year-old son of John Bozuffi, an Italian banker whose place of business is at Sixty-third street and First avenue. The kidnapping occurred last Sunday, on which day the bank is kept open during the afternoon. The boy, who was acting as a clerk, was sent out to purchase $10 worth of stamps and did not return. Inquiry proved that the bank was the victim. Monday the first letter came from the lad. The second came Tuesday and with it the letter of the abductors. ANNULLED FIVE CONTRACTS. New Director of Public Works in Philadelphia Claims the City Has Been Defrauded by McNichol's Firm. Philadelphia, Pa—One of the first official acts of Thomas T. Hicks, who was sworn in on Tuesday as director of public works of Philadelphia, succeeding Lincoln Acker, who resigned Monday, was to annul the five contracts held in the name of Daniel J. McNichol for the construction of several parts of city's filtration system. The reason given by the director for the failure of the contracts is "collision, irregularity and fraud in the procuring and execution of the contracts, whereby the city has been wronged and defrauded in its rights and property." The total value of the cancelled contracts is $1,576,000. Ore Miners Struck. Lebanon, Pa.-Mining operations at the Cornwall ore banks have been suspended since Monday, owing to a strike of employees. About 300 men are out. The strikers include American and foreign laborers. The men demand a uniform day of ten hours and an increase in wages. Stretched Hemp. Coudersport, Ia.—Charles Brewster, attorney of the murder Marshall徒刑了 his stepfather who was hanged in the Potter county jail here Tuesday. A Theft of Anti-Pool Room Bills A Theft of Anti-Pool Room Bills. Frankfort, Ky. — Representative Simmons, of Kenton county, on Tuesday stated that the original and copies of his bill to impress pool rooms have been stolen from the records of the state senate. He demanded a searching investigation. Not even a printed copy of it remains. Assassins Killed Two Policemen. Lodz, Russian Poland. — The war is over. The official continues. A captain and a sergeant of police were killed Tuesday. The assassins escaped. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS - Subscriber not receiving THE GAZETTE regularly should notify us AT ONCE. We desire every copy delivered properly. We advise our patrons to carefully examine THE GAZETTE's advertisements before making purchases. Business men who advertise in this paper should have the patronage of Afro-Americans. The fact that they advertise is assurances that they want it. We read and刊载 (advertisements) ten cents a line (six words in a line). LEROT A. DOUGLAS, Local Reporter. CHARLES S. SUTTON, Collector and Solicitor Cleveland, Saturday, March 10, 1906. PUSHAW'S News Store, Cuyanoga Building Open Sunday. THOMPSON'S News Depot. No. 581 Central avenue, near ear, Sterling Ave. Open Sunday. Grocery Store. No. 363 Central Ave., between Percy and Harnson St. ADAMS & HAWKINS' Barber Shop, No. 422 Erlst N. N. HEXTER's News Depot. No. 263 Bond street, near corner of Superior street. Open Sunday. S. H. MOODY's News Store. No. 387 Superior street, second door west of Boni 1 street. Open Sundays also. Mrs. Sarah C. Smith, of Buffalo, is very ill. Mrs. E. D. Dandridge is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Davenport have a new nine pound daughter. The editor of The Gazette returned from Youngstown, Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred A. Moore's infant son died and was buried last week. Miss Ora Williams assisted by Jessie Brandon entertained Wednesday evening. Charles S. Sutton was quite ill last and this week with a rheumatic wrist and arm. Mr. Alexander Turner, of Ravenna, was in the city Wednesday and called on The Gazette. Mrs. Thomas J. Bees was buried from Mt. Zion church last week. Theodore was buried at Winston Haris, of Buffalo, and Miss Ida M. Beaumont, of Mansfield, arrived in the city recently. Henry C. Porter, a young letter carrier, of Youngstown, called on Miss Ada Redman last Saturday. A social will be held Wednesday evening at Mrs. Cornelia Evans' for the benefit of the Old Folks' Home. The Young People's club of St. James' church met at Mrs. Fred Berry's, No. 27 Quebec street, Monday night. Miss Grace Rollins, who will graduate from the Lisbon high school this spring, will enter Oberlin college in the fall. C. F. Hunnicut, of Zanesville, returned home recently. An effort was made to have him start a grocery store here. Rev. Dr. B. J. Prince, the new pastor, has been holding a very successful series of revival meetings at Shiloh church. Western Reserve lodge's banquet at Woodliff hall Wednesday evening was a very enjoyable as well as successful affair. Miss Ida M. Scott, of 9118 Aetna road, entertained six couple at whist Monday evening. All spent an enjoyable evening. As spokesman for the Minerva club recently Mrs. Hattie Price, of Cedar avenue, delivered an address of exceptional merit. Miss Johnson, niece of T. W. Walker, of Pine street, is very ill with tuberculosis. She was taken to a hospital Tuesday. Mr. Thomas Black, a young photographer of Akron, surprised his cousins, Misses Blanche and Ruby Johnson, 128 Brooker avenue, with a call Tuesday evening. A very successful supper was held Monday night at Mrs. Emma Hall's, 170 Scovill avenue, for the benefit of Golden Leaf temple. Hand, mall or telephone your locals for The Gazette to Leroy A. Douglass, 43 Newton street, or 2 Blackstone building. Bell' phone, 1014 1R. Mrs. Carrie Snyder, age 46, died at City hospital Sunday. Funeral Wednesday from Gee & Will's undertaking establishment. Interment at Woodland cemetery. Berry, Mrs. Chas, S. Randall Mrs. J. S. Thomas, Miss Abble Hackley and Hampton Foster, who have been quite ill, are practically convulsive. Rev. Wm. McElroy, pastor of Lane Memorial church, is preparing for a grand rally March 18th. All the churches and pastors are invited to attend and assist. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Mitchell's infant daughter died and was buried last week during his enforced absence in the south. They have the earnest sympathy of a host of friends. Norman David, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, of 36 Blair street, died Wednesday. Funeral Thursday 2 p. m. from the residence. Gee & Wills, funeral directors. Ladies, have you noticed our pattern department: its beauty patterns for the old, middle-aged and young? Like our fashion department and notes, they are the "latest" and best. Rev. J. S. Jackson's Mr. Zion church bulletin of Sunday last contains a terrific arraignment of the charity ball from his viewpoint. Last year he was strong in his denunciation of it. James Huston, for 12 years employed at the Union club, has accepted a position as a messenger for Otis & Hough. The club's Christmas fund, recently divided, netted Mr. Huston $195. The Telephone club of the Old Folks' Home met last Friday night at Mrs. Loula Jones, Sterling avenue. The next meeting will be held April 6th at Mrs. F. W. Jones, 15 Mayflower street. Attorney William R. Green made a strong plea for "Bud" Washington last week Friday in criminal court and succeeded in getting the charge of manslaughter lowered to that of assault and battery. W. T. Coleman is serving a 15-cent business lunch from 12 to 2 p. m. daily, upstairs over the Z club, that cannot be beaten anywhere down town. Dinner from 5 to 8 p. m.—the best. Go in and see for yourself. There will be a lecture at Antioch church Thursday at 8 p. m. by Rev. THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, MARCH 10. 1906. Wm. B. Hartzog, of the Albion, Mich. lecture bureau, under the aupices of the men's club of the church. All are cordially invited. Admission free. That "the new Leonard Sofa Bed Co. spends more money in advertising than all the other Negro business men of Cleveland combined" is untrue. it is unnecessary to combat because the statement is ridiculous upon its face. "The Peoples' Drug Store" tele-phone has caused unpleasantness between Rev. J. S. Jackson, manager, and Ollie Ferguson, a clerk, it is said. All as the result of Miss Miranda Skeene's recent card party, it is rumored. Mrs. Willie Powell, of 77 Forest street, is bedfast with neuralgia of the heart and her two children are bedfast with rheumatism. Mr. Powell is obliged to work all day. Their friends should call and see what they can do to help her. Harmon Stevenson, a barber, of 496 Detroit street, dropped dead of hemorrhage last Saturday morning. One of his daughters, Mrs. Richardson, died at midnight Friday. Another daughter, Mrs. James Starkey, is lying at Lakeside hospital in a serious condition. Mr. Stevenson was 67 years old and came to Cleveland shortly after the war from Kentucky. He settled in the town after three years that part of town was still in the woods. In addition to Mrs. Starkey one or two brothers and three daughters survive him. Under the head "Negro Organization Active," a Sunday paper published the following: "The Negro board of trade held its annual meeting at Woodliff hall and elected the following officers for the year: President, J. W. Wills; first vice president Dr. A. J. M. Howard; second vice president, Theodore B. Green; secretary, Nahum D. Brascher; treasurer Jacob E. Reed. At the last meeting the opening of a drug store, grocery and meat market and the establishment of a brass foundry were reported. The organization promotes better worker conditions. The program ferred to is certainly "easy" to swallow such "dope." Then that name—"Negro Board of Trade." It's "awful" The choral union was successfully organized last Sunday at St. John's church. The success was marked by the attendance of five different church representatives. This is indeed a hopeful sign. All persons wishing musical development are earnestly requested to be present at the next meeting. The following officers were ejected: Carroll Scott, president; J. H. Grant, vice; Mrs. Anna Smith, secretary; Miss Maud Smith, corresponding secretary; Miss Dyson, assistant secretary; Mr. Wm. Thomas treasurer. The routine of officers will be completed Sunday at 3:30 p. m. in the same church. Easter music at St John's will be especially attractive. The choir will be increased by many singers. A Birthday Supper. Smithfield, O.—The A. M. E. church festival Saturday evening netted a neat sum.—M. Jerry Miller, of Trenton, was here last Monday. Also Miss Lula Jackson, of Wellsburg—Mr. Geo Harris and sister, Mrs. Henry Smith and daughter dined with Mr. E. H. Harris last Wednesday. Anna Brown and Lizzie Davis, of Cadiz, were their guests Saturday and Sunday.—Ed and Pleas, Smith, R. R. Cooper and Leroy Toney were in own room on Tanner table—Mrs. D. W. Bigsby entertained last Wednesday evening at a birthday supper Mesnesan Elizabeth Carter, E. A. Powell, Eliza Jackson, M. Mitchell, Jane Freeman and M. E. Veney—Miss Wilson, of Mcintyre, was the guest of Mrs. S. E. Powell Friday night, and of M. E. Veney Saturday and Sunday.—E. W. Bigsby spent Sunday in McIntyre—Mrs. M. West, of Steubenville, visited her parents Wednesday—Margie and Edwin Munts are improving.—Mrs. Cole, of Flushing, and M. Jerry Carter, of Steubenville, were here Sunday.—Gertrude Carter entertained J. M. Harris, of Steubenville, Mrs E. Carter and Rev Powell have been quite sick.—The J. B. rendered a good program Sunday afternoon.—M. C. Linere preached at the M. E. church Sunday morning and Mr. Geo Davis in the evening.—News for the old reliable Gazette will be received by the agent Satette or Sunday. May Get $10,000. Washington, D. C.—The house committee on claims has decided to report favorably on a claim of the family of Hon. Samuel Lee for $10,000. Mr. Lee was elected to the Forty-sixth congress from North Carolina, but was denied a seat in the House by obstruction, because he was an Afro-American. He is dead, and his heirs will be paid the two years salary in case the bill passes. Low One Way Colonist Rates Cell ifornia Washington and other points west and northwest via Nickel Plate road. Tickets Feb. 6th April at the office, we will have city taxi office, 28蒲 Square, Square or stations. (766) A Brilliant Affair—Clevelanders in Attendance—Personal' Mention. Akron, O.-The De Trop clubs' ninth annual ball on the 88th alt. at Twentieth Century hall was a success in every way. Over 200 people in full dress were present to enjoy an exceptionally well arranged dance program. Stickles' orchestra furnished excellent music. Mrs. Evelyn Linder and Mrs. G. Stevens presided over the punch bowl and lunch table. The hall was beautifully decorated with palms and flowers. The club, which consists of but five members, with Mr. Fred Marshall as president, deserves special praise. The out-of-town guests were from Pittsburg, Massillon, Alliance, Youngstown, Ravenna and other points. Misses Ruby Johnson, Emma DeCorsey, Anna Glicchrist, Georgia Bob, Madems Drayer, Crawford, Mossie Smallwood, Cora Robinson, Bessie Randolph and Elista Freeman: Messrs. William Alexander, S. C. Green, Adolph East, Henry Robinson, Ceril Crawford, Alonzo Curtiss, E. Patterson, C. Smallwood and Leroy A. Douglass represented Cleveland. The large Cleveland delegation was due to the efforts of the last named. The Harlem club, a new Akron organization, entertained after the dance those who were obliged to take early trains. WHEN GOING TO I should say, select the R. R that has the greatest number of fast trains, has the shortest road, and the road that has trains every day, not daily except Sunday, and the road that uses safety block signals, has double track all the way, that charges only 50c for a parlor car seat, that runs a cafe club car, in which you only pay for your order. If I took a sleeping car I would not wish to pay more than $1.50 for a double berth, with no change of cars, and let me pass through Youngstown and let me pass through Beaver and Ohio Rivers into Pittsburgh City. Then it's the Erie R. R that I select, for it gives me the above and even more, with seven trains every day. They sell tickets at No. 9 Euclid avenue, in the city of Cleveland. Are From Bellefontaine. Bellefontaine, O.—Preston Ladd and Edward Dean, the Afro-Americans who are alleged to have caused the Springfield mob Tuesday night, are from this city. Ladd is a hotel porter and figured in a cutting scrape here. Dean is a powerful man and recently, kicked by a horse, struck the animal and killed it instantly. Very Low Rates West, Northwest, Southwest and South Via Nickel Plate Road. A splendid opportunity for homeeekers desiring locations in the west. Tickets on sale 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. Full information at city ticket office, 28 Public Square or Euclid avenue, Broadway or Pearl street stations. Low One-Way Rates to Points in California, Oregon and Washington. Also to all points west and northwest via the Nickel Plate Road. Tickets on sale daily to April 7th inclusive. Full information at city ticket office, 28 Public Square or Euclid avenue, Broadway or Pearl street station. (789) Very Low Homeseekers Rates Via Nickel Plate Road. West, northwest, southwest and south. First and third Tuesdays of the month to April 17th inclusive. Full information at city ticket office, 28 Public Square or stations. (765) Phone: North 1293 J. Cuy. Cen. 3392 W. Woodliff Hall Harvey D. 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Ak Ticket Agents for tickets via B.C.L. Line, Send four cents for illustrated pamphlet. W. F. HERMAN, G. P. A., Cleveland, Ohio SOLD OR MARROW SO Please mention this paper (THE GAZETTE) when writing. Starlight's Buffet. A. D. BOYD, Prop. The Best Wines, Liquors, Cigars, Ales, Beer, Cordials and Champalgns. Billiards and Pool. Barber Shop 166 Brownell St. J. C. BROWN and JOHN CROCKETT, Mixologists. Bell, North 237. Cuy., Central 2553 R. A POOL ROOM FOR GENTLEMEN. Woodliff Hall Bldg., 446 CENTRAL AVE. NEW POOL TABLES. Fine Cigars and Cigarettes. Please Give Us a Call. WILLIAM BASS, : Proprietor. 'Phones: Bell North 701 R; Cuy. Cen. 5701 L. Open day and night. ANNEX RESTAURANT Lucien Armstrong, Proprietor. Orders 5, 10, 15 Cents and Up. Come and try the new restaurant. 564 Central Ave., cor. Laurel St. New No. 246 Central Ave., S. E. Bell 'Phone, North 389X JOHN S. HALL, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. Bell-North 1033 X. 629 Central Ave., CLEVELAND, O. The only Afro-American jewelry store in the city. TRAVELERS' REGISTER Trains on all roads run on Standard Tube. NICKEL RATE. The New York, Chicago & St. Louis R.R. TICKET OFFICES: 28 Public Sq., 534 Pearl St. and Stations. Eastbound. Day 2 4 6 Pearl St. Station. 8:15pm 15am 15pm Broadway Station. 8:30pm 20am 8:30pm Euclid A. St. Station. 8:47pm 21am 8:50pm Westbound. Daily 1 3 5 Euclid A. St. Station. 6:04pm 10am 7:23pm Broadway Station. 6:34pm 11am 7:34pm Pearl St. Station. 6:54pm 11am 7:54pm ERIE R. R. TICKET OFFICES No. 9 Euclid Ave. Broadway Station. 6:34pm 11am 7:34pm Pearl St. Station. 6:54pm 11am 7:54pm All Trains Daily Depart Arrive Youngtown & Pittsburg. 8:00pm 7:55pm New York & Pittsburg. 8:15pm 8:30pm Compton & Pittsburg. 12:45pm 12:40pm Youngtown & Pittsburg. 5:25pm 4:00pm Youngtown & Pittsburg. 5:25pm 4:00pm Youngtown & Pittsburg. 5:00pm 7:45pm Janessown & Pittsburg. 2:30pm 9:30pm 'THE ST. LOUIS LIMITED VIA "Big-4 Route." Leaves - LEVELAND 1:00 P.M. M (Dalire) CIN - ST. 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Stumm's Preparations 3 Our motto: CAREFUL AND COURTEOUS TREATMENT TO ALL. Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ```markdown ``` IMPRESSED WITH WESTERN CANADA IMPRESSED WITH WESTERN CANADA Says Our Prairies Will Be Filled Up in Ten Years. L A. Stockwell, of Indianapolis, a United states land man who made an extensive tour of inspection in the west, wrote the following article, under date of Jan. 8, for an Indiana publication: "States." In this letter I propose to show by extracts from my note book that thousands who have come up here from the "States" have succeeded far beyond their most sanguine expectations. Mr. N. E. Beaumunk, of Brazil, Indiana, was earning $100.00 per month with a coal company. At about the age of 40 he had saved about $3,000. Four years ago he landed near Hanley, Sask. He now owns 480 acres of land. Last fall (1905) he threshed 4,700 bushels of wheat and 3,100 bushels of oats. His wheat alone brought him over $4,000, which would have paid for the acres that it grew on. He is to-day worth $15,000. This Is Making Money Fast. This is Making Money Last. In Feb. 1920, J. G. Smith & Bro. were weavers in a big cotton mill in Lancashire, England. Coming here, they arrived in Wapella, Sask., with only $750.00 between them. They were so "green" and inexperienced that all they could earn the first summer was $6.00 per month, and the first winter they had to work for their board. The next year, 1903, they took homeesteads, and by working for neighbors they got a few acres broken out, upon which the next year they raised a few hundred bushels of wheat and oats. They also bought a team and broke out about sixty acres more. In 1905, they threshed 17,000 bushels of wheat from it, and 13,000 bushels of oats. Their success being then assured, they borrowed some money, built a good house, barn and implement shed, and bought a cream separator, etc. They now have a dozen cows, some full blooded pigs and chickens, good teams and implements to match, and are on the high road to prosperity. Here are three cases selected from my note book from among a score of others. One, a mine boss, one a farmer, and one a factory operator. With each of them I took tea and listened to their story. "I hoped to better my condition," said one. "I thought in time I might make a home," said another. "I had high expectations," said the other, and all said that "I never dreamed it possible to succeed as I have." Like Arabian Nights. Everywhere, on the trains, at the hotels and in family I have been told successes that reminded me more of the stories in the Arabian Nights than of this matter-of-act workday world. Yields of wheat from 35 to 53 bushels per acre, and of oats of from 60 to 100 bushels, are numerous in every locality and well authenticated. At Moose Jaw, Lethbridge, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Brandon, Hanley and many intermediate places I saw cattle and young horses fat as our grain-fed animals of the "States" that had never tasted grain, and whose cost to their owners was almost nothing. At Moose Jaw, I saw a trainload of 1,400 steers en route to England, that were shaky fat, raised as above stated. If the older generation of farmers in Indiana, who have spent their lives in a contest with oats and stumps as did their fathers before them, could see these broad prairies dotted with comfortable homes, large red barns, and straw piles innumerable, and the thriving towns with their towering elevator jammed to the roof with "No. 1 hard," and then remember that four or five years ago the plains were tenantless but for the badger and coyote, they would marvel at the transformation. Then if they followed the crowds as they emerged from the trains and hurried to the land offices, standing in line until their respective turns to be waited on came, and saw with what rapidity these lands are being taken, they would certainly catch the "disease" and want some of it, too. If these lands are beautiful in midwinter, with their long stretches of yellow stubble standing high above the snow, what must they be in summer time, when covered with growing or ripening grains? Speaking of winter, reminds me that our Hoosier friends shrug their shoulders when they read in the Chicago and Minneapolis dalles of the temperature up here. For that very reason I am here this winter. The Canadian literature with its pictures, half-tones and statistics, gives a good idea of her resources, but thirty or forty degrees below zero sounds dangerous to a Hoosier, who nearly freezes in a temperature of five above, especially when accompanied by a wind, as it often is, but the fact is, when it is very cold here it is still and the air being dry, the cold is not felt as it is in our lower latitudes, where there is more humidity in the atmosphere. I am 56, and I never saw a finer winter than the one I am spending up here. I arrived in Winnipeg Nov. 9, and have not had the bottoms of my overshoes wet since I entered Canada. Under a cloudless sky I have ridden in sleights nearly a thousand miles, averaging a drive every other day. Stone masones have not lost a week's time so far this winter. Building of all kinds goes right ahead in every city and hamlet, as though winter were never heard of. Information concerning homestead lands in Western Canada can be had from any authorized Canadian Government Agent, whose advertisement appears elsewhere in this paper. Not Like Champagne. Miss Yerner—Mr. Sloman is such an excitable individual, so effervescent, as it were. Miss Pert—The idea! I should think you'd be the last person in the world to call him "effervescent." Miss Yerner—Why? Miss Pert—You hadn't succeeded in making him "pop."—Philadelphia Press. Up to Her. Maiden Lady—You are sure the parrot won't pick up any swear words? Dealer—Not unless you drop them, ma'am—Puck. $3.50 & $3.00 SHOES FOR W. L. Douglas $4.00 Clit Edge Line cannot be equalled at any price. W. L. DOUGLAS SHoes AND PRICES BEST IN THE WORLD THE WORLD'S GREATEST SHOPMAKER SOLE AGENTS FOR W. L. DOUGLAS SHoes ESTABLISHED JULY 4, 1876 CAPITAL $2,900,000 W. L. DOUGLAS MAKES & SELLS MEN'S $3,50 SHOES THAN ANY OTHER MANUFACTURER IN THE WORLD. $10,000. disprove this statement. If I could take you into my three large factories at their plant, I would care with which every pair of shoes is made, use them for work, and cost more to make, why they hold their shape, fit better, wear longer, and are of greater worth than any other pair of shoes for W. L. Douglas Strong Made Shoes for W. L. Douglas Strong Made Shoes for Women, $50, $100, $200, $300, $400, $500, $2.50, $2.25, $1.75, $0.50 CAUTION. —Instal upon having W.L. Doug- shoes. Take no substitute. None genuine without his name and price stamped on bottom. Do not use in water. Do not use brassy. Write for Illustrated Catalog. W. L. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Mass MIXED FARMING WHEAT RAISING RANCHING three great parishes have wain shown wonderful wain shown wonderful 160 AGREEMENT FARMS IN WESTERN CANADA FREE WHEAT RAISING RANCHING three great pursuits have gain shown wonderful results on the FREE Homestead Lands of WESTERN CANADA Magnificent Climate. Farmers plowing in their shirt sleeves in the middle of November. *All are bound to be more than pleased with the final results of the past season's Harvest.* *Extract.* Coal, wood, water, hay in abundance—schools, churches, markets convenient. This is the era of 160 wheat. Apply for information to SUPERINTENDENT OF IMAGRATION, Ontario, or to authorized Canadian government agents. H. M. WILLIAMS, Law Building, Tolteo, O. The splendid passenger service of the Nickel Plate Road, the care and attention shown passengers have made it a favorite with the inexperienced as well as the experienced, and is necessary to the comfort and convenience of the passengers, especially ladies traveling alone or accompanied by children, is provided. Colored Porters in Uniform are provided, and to see that cars are kept scrupulously clean. Pullman Sleepers on all trains, and an excellent Dining service, serving Individual Club meals or a la carte at the Nickel Plate Road. You can easily enquire your tickets via the Nickel Plate Road. All trains depart from the La Salle St. Station, Chicago. For full information regarding tickets, rates, routes, and on or address J. Y. Calshan, General Agent, No. 111 Adams St. Chicago, Ill. Caught on the Rebound Shimm- What are you going to have for for dinner, Mrs. Hasher? I'm hungry, as a wolf. Mrs. Hasher—We are going to have lamb stew. Mr. Slimm. * Cough syrups are all cheap enough, but if you should get a gallon of cough syrup that does not cost the price of a small Bottle of Kemp's Balsam the best cough cure, you would have made a bad bargain—for one small bottle of Kemp's Balsam may stop the worst cough and save a life, whereas the cough "cure" that does not cure is worse than useless. Sold by all dealers at 25c. and 50c. BROWN WAGON MADE IN ALL Styles. Send for Booklet giving full description. BROWN MANUFACTURING CO. Zanesville, Ohio. For Rheumatism Sloan's Liniment MOTHER GRAY'S SWEET POWDERS FOR CHILDREN, A Certain Cure for Feverless Nausea, Troubles, Tetralin Disorders, and Destroy Nurses in chilh in 12 hours. At all Drugs, 20 cents a day. Home (Canada) 20 cents a day. New York City, A. A. 20 cents. OLMSTED, L. Roy, N.Y. A Certain Cure for Feverlessness, Stomach Troubles, Teething Stomach Troubles, Teething Worma. They Break Up Cure Sample manual. Sample manual. BTEED. They Boo. Roe, Mw. BTEED. They Boo. Roe, Mw. SOUTHERN FARM LANDS where diversified crops, grasses, grains, fruits and vegetables are more and more the opportunities for stockmen and for stockmen had in Southern Kalway Terriory at very low prices and on cheap prices. The climate fine. No irrigation needed. Publications and information provided by Industrial Agent, WASHINGTON, D. C. PATENTS 45-page book free FEDERAL CALLED, B. By. Washington, D. C THE GAZETTE.CLEVELAND. O., SATURDAY. MARCH 10. 1906. HOSPITALS CROWDED MAJORITY OF PATIENTS WOMEN Mrs. Pinkham's Advice Saves Many From this Sad and Costly Experience. It is a sad but certain fact that every year hundreds of cases in the numberofoperations performed upon women in our hospitals. More than three- fourths of the patients suffer from those snow- Miss Luella Adams, of Seattle, Wash., writes: Dear Mrs. Pinkham: "About two years ago I was a great sufferer. I was the doctor. The doctor prescribed for me and finally told me that I had a tumor and must undergo an operation if I wanted to get well. I felt that this was my death warrant, but I was not sure. The doctor prescribed for me, but the tumor kept growing. Immediately I corresponded with an aunt in the New England States, and she advised me to take Lydia E. Pinkham, who was always said to cure tumors. I did so and immediately began to improve in health, and I was entirely cured, the tumor disappearing entirely, without an operation. I wish every suffering woman who is alive with a cure just as surely as Miss Adams was cured of the troubles enumerated in her letter, just so surely Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cure other women who suffer from female troubles, inflammation, kidney troubles, nervous excitability or nervous prostration. Mrs. Pinkham invites all young women who are ill to write her for free and donates a daughter of Lydia E. Pinkham, for twenty-five years has been advising sick women free of charge, Address, Lynn, Mass, Cash or Cure If Shiloh's Consumption Cure fails to cure your Cold or Cough, you are back all you paid for it. You are sure of a Cure or if it wasn't a sure cure, this offer would not be made. Can anything be fairer? If you have a Cold, Cough, or any disease of the Throat, Lungs or Air Passages, try MEDICAL BREVITIES. Women are to be admitted to be doctors of medicine by the University of Prague, which, however, refuses to admit them as doctors of philosophy. At a recent session of the Paris Academy of Medicine, M. Chauffard stated that in many patients treated by X-rays for cancer of the tongue, the growth had become rapidly disseminated. The academy adopted his conclusion that medical men alone should have the right to use X-rays for treatment. One of the most important causes of disease, according to Prof. Macfadayd of London is the inhalation of particles of dust in the streets of cities. He holds that the dust not only often contains the germs of disease, but that it has a deleterious effect upon the respiratory organs, through mechanical irritation. Dr. Klein, F. R. S., has communicated to the British government the discovery that dried tissues of animals dead of plague, in which the bacilli originally present have been killed by desiccation, nevertheless retain the power of communicating the disease to animals into which they are injected, and which die with all the symptoms of plague, but without themselves containing any bacilli. A NECESSARY EVIL. Experience of a Minister Who Tried to Think That of Coffee. "A descendant of the Danes, a nation of coffee drinkers, I used coffee freely till I was 20 years old," writes a clergyman from Iowa. "At that time I was a student at a Biblical Institute, and suddenly became aware of the fact that my nerves had become demoralized, my brain dull and sluggish and that insomnia was fastening its hold upon me. "I was loath to believe that these things came from the coffee I was drinking, but at last was forced to that conclusion, and quit it. "I was so accustomed to a hot table beverage and felt the need of it so much, that after abstaining from coffee for a time and recovering my health, I went back to it. I did this several times, but always with disastrous results. I had about made up my mind that coffee was a necessary evil. "About this time a friend told me that I would find Postum Food Coffee very fine and in many respects away ahead of coffee. So I bought some and, making it very carefully according to the directions, we were delighted to find that he had not exaggerated in the least. From that day to this we have liked it better than the old kind of coffee or anything else in the way of a table drink. "It its use gave me, in a very short time, an increase in strength, clearness of brain and steadiness of nerves; and sleep, restful and restoring, came back to me. "I am thankful that we heard of Postum, and shall be glad to testify at any time to the good it has done me." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. There's a reason. Read the little book, "The Road to Wellville," in skis. Our Pattern Department LADIES' DRESSING SACQUE. S Pattern No. 5023—All women agree to the comfort of a dressing sacque, and will readily undertake the fashioning of one, when they would hardly attempt the making of a dress. This one is exceedingly simple in construction and is cut on well-shaped lines. It is made of fine figured French flannel, with bands of contrasting material. It could also be made of outing flannel, or any of the dainty lawns, or China silks for warm weather. The medium size requires two and three quarters yards of 44-inch material. Sizes for 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42 and 44 inches bust measure. This pattern will be sent to you on receipt of 10 cents. Address all orders to the Pattern Department of this paper. Be sure to give size and number of patter- No. 5023. SIZE..... NAME..... ADDRESS.... LADIES' COSTUME. 647. 632. Patterns Nos. 5495 and 5391. The design here shown is an exceedingly smart one, and quite as simple as it is effective. Dark mixed suiting was chosen for the development and fancy black braid for trimming. The waist is laid in stitched pleats, and opens over a chemisette of finely tucked batiste. The skirt is one of the newest among the many styles of skirts shown, and promises to be popular all through the season. It is cut in 15 gores and flares widely at the foot. Several materials are suitable to the mode, such as mohair, voile, Panama cloth and cashmere. The medium size will require two and one-eighth yards of 44-inch material for the waist and six yards for the skirt. Ladies' Waist: Sizes for 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 and 42 inches bust measure. Ladies' Fifteen Gored Skirt: Sizes for 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32 inches waist measure. The above illustration calls for two separate patterns. The price is ten cents for the waist and ten cents for the skirt. This pattern will be sent to you on receipt of 10 cents. Address all orders to the Pattern Department of this paper. Be sure to give size and number of pattern wanted. For convenience, write your order on the following coupon: What He Was Worth. This story is told about Robert Burns. Burns was standing on a long pier on the water front of Edinburgh. A well-known and wealthy merchant, walking by, stumbling and fell into the water. He could not swim and so sank. When he arose for the third time, nobody needed to save him, but an old weather-beater, galer, at the risk of his own life, ran up the pier, and, jumping in, rescued the man. The gentleman had been worked over quite awhile before he became conscious, and when he realized the situation he rewarded his rescuer with what in our money would amount to 25 cents. At this the crowd which had gathered, knowing his wealth, hooted and jeered. But Burns, who was standing by, quieted them and said: "Surely the gentleman knows what his life is worth!" Liked It. "Did old Hamaf, the tragidian, get mad the night when the audience torew eggs at him?" "Not in the least. He thanked them and said he always enjoyed eggs with his role."-Milwaukee Sertinel. DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS FOR ALL KIDNEY DISEASES CURES RHEUMATISM BRIDAT'S DISEASE DIABETES BAKTASSE any misuse of our products may result in injuries. The public may not use of imitations. Sold only in business Tommy (hopefully) - It's when a man married two women—Half Holiday. Rich, Juicy Radishes Free. Everybody loves juicy, tender radishes. Salzer knows this, hence he offers to send you juicy radishes and radish seed to keep you in tender radishes all summer long and his great The enormous crops on our seed farms the past season corpul us to issue this special catalogue. SEND THIS NOTICE TO-DAY. and receive the radishes and the wonderful Bargain Book free. Remit 4c and we add a package of Cosmos, the most fashionable, serviceable, beautiful annual flower. John A. Salzer Seed Co., Lock Drawer K., La Crosse, Wis. Many things may keep you from the other triumphs of life, but only selfishness can keep you from the victory of love. Ladies Can Wear Shoes One size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease. A certain cure for swollen, sweating, hot, aching feet. At all Druggists, 25c. Accept no substitute. Trial package FREE Address A. S. Olsted, Le Roy, N. Y. Fortune's wheel won't turn for a man unless he puts his shoulder to it. A Guaranteed Cure for Piles A Guaranteed Cure for Fines Johning, Blind, Blood, Bleeding Piles, Piles Digestion, Refund money if Pizza Owner fails to cure in 6014days. 50c Men who command the most respect have the least thought of self. Red Cross Ball Blue should be in every home. Ask your grocer for it. Large 2 oz. package only 5 cents. MISTAKE ABOUT FATHER. taken. At the Waldorf they are telling this story at the milestone in every over 70, and the wife has his son and nephew on a recent visit to the city of the Great White Way. The two young men dined with "father" every evening, and then watched him take the elevator and quarters, relates the New York Tribune. "Too bad father has to go to bed at nine every evening," said the son, "and much fun, does he?" returned the nephew. "Wonder if he goes to sleep right away, or if he like us to stay and talk to him?" from the son. "Let him up and see," said the nephew, feeling the full grip of compassion. They found his shoes outside the door waiting for the coming of the bootleak, and there was no light in the transom. A very old man doesn't have a very good time over here," they chorused. Then they went out into the night in a cab, and toward midnight turned into the gilded mirrored lobster places. When the wife had given the waiter his order, they looked about the room. The first individual to meet their astonished gaze was "father," in full evening dress, and had given to a glass which was held by an actress. "How about the shoes in front of your door?" they asked him afterward. "It a pity a man of my age and money can't have two pairs of shoes, my child can't have a wink." "Those were my old shoes." Quite a number of eminent gentlemen have lazily imprinted reforms without meaning to do it. A PERFECT HAND. How Its Appearance Became Familiar to the Public. The story of how probably the most perfect feminine hand in America became known to the people is rather interesting. As the story goes the possessor of the hand was with some friends in a photographer's one day and while talking, held up a piece of candy. The pose of the hand with its perfect contour and faultless shape attracted the attention of the artist, who proposed to photograph it. The result was a beautiful picture kept in the family until one day, after reading a letter from someone inquiring as to who wrote the Postum and Grape-Nuts advertisements, Mr. Post said to his wife: "We receive so many inquiries of this kind, that it is evident some people are curious to know, suppose we let the advertising department have that picture of your hand to print and name it 'A Helping Hand.'" (Mrs. Post has assisted him in preparation of some of the most famous advertisements.) There was a natural shrinking from the publicity, but with an agreement that no name would accompany the picture, its use was granted. The case was presented in the light of extending a welcoming hand to the friends of Postum and Grape-Nuts, so the picture appeared on the back covers of many of the January and February magazines and became known to millions of people. Many artists have commented upon it as probably the most perfect hand in the world. The advertising dept. of the Postum Co. did not seem able to resist the temptation to enlist the curiosity of the public, by refraining from giving the name of the owner when the picture appeared, but stated that the name would be given later in one of the newspaper announcements, thus seeking to induce the readers to look for and read the forthcoming advertisements to learn the name of the owner. This combination of art and commerce and the multitude of inquiries furnishes an excellent illustration of the interest the public takes in the personal and family life of large manufacturers whose names become household words through extensive and continuous announcements in newspapers and periodicals. WORST FORM OF ECZEMA. Black Splotches All Over Face—Affected Parts Now Clear as Ever—Cured by the Cuticura Remedies. "About four years ago I was afflicted with black splottles all over my face and a taw covering my body, which protruded from the sides of my face, which caused me a great deal of annoyance and suffering, to such an extent that I was forced to call in two of the leading examiners of my town to for a thorough examination of my skin, and announced it to be skin cezema in its worst form. They treated me for the same for the length of one year, but the examiner ordered that I be band purchased a set of the Cuticura Remedies, and after using the contents of the first set of the Cuticura Resolvent in conjunction with the same band, the breaking out entirely stopped. I continued the use of the Cuticura Remedies for six months, and after that every fracture was gone and the affected parts were left clear as ever. The Cuticura Remedies not only cured me of that dreadful disease, eczema, but other complicated troubles as well. Lizzie Jones Ave., Selma, Ala. Oct. 28, 1905." If policies is an unclean game it is because men have been permitted to run it so long. Just think what an outrage it is to be robbed of all the benefits of the services by continuous congling throughout the congregation, then Anti-Gripine is guarded to keep everyone, 20c. F. W. Diecmier, M. D., Manufacturer, Springfield, Mo. Who are the only wise people on earth? Why, those who agree with us, of course.—N. Y. Press. To Cure a Cold in One Day Take LAXENE BOMO Quinnie Tablets. Drugs reffault money if it fails to cure, E.W. Grove's signature is on each box. 23c. A bad man is naturally suspicious of every good man he meets. Send this to Garfield Tea Co., Brooklyn, N.Y., and return in a sample package of Garfield Tea, the herb cure for constipation and sick headache. Whover heard of a hungry man talking about his heart? All up-to-date housekeepers use Red Cross Ball Blue. It makes clothes clean and sweet as when new. All grocers. Shut your eyes when you look at the faults of a friend. DAZED WITH PAIN. The Sufferings of a Citizen of Olympia, Wash. L. S. Gorham, of 516 East 4th St., Olympia, Wash., says: "Six years ago I got wet and took cold, and was soon flat on skin, suffering tortures with my back. Every movement caused an agonizing pain, and the persistence of it exhausted me, so that for a time I was dazed and stupid. On the advice of a friend I began using Doan's Kidney Pills and soon noticed a change for the better. The kidney secretions had been disordered and irregular, and contained a heavy sediment, but in a week's time the urine was clear and natural again and the passages regular, helping and soreness left my back and then I used six boxes to make sure of a cure, and the trouble has never returned." Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. DON'T BUY STOCK In Mining Companies to make the other fellows rich. Buy a mine in Nevada and get rich virtually. My business James Bloedl, 923-941 James Bloedl, San Francisco, Cal. Four Cylinder Palace Tour Price $2250.00 Four Cylinder Palace Touring Car Price $2250.00 OLDSMOBILE The Oldsmobile Four Cylinder Palace Tour driven like a chainless bicycle, 26 to 28 h. p., 106 cooled cylinders, weights 2300 pounds, carries five Tremendous staying powers on heavy work, going Our nearest agent will give free demonstrations. The Double Action Oldsmobile (Model L) has detachable rear seat, 102 in. wheel base, 20-24 h. The Oldsmobile Standard Runabout (Model L) curved dash. Price, $650.00. AUTO-SHOP CO., (R. M. OWEN), CLEVELAND, OHIO. INFORMATION COUPON Kindly send me information regarding Model..... Name..... City..... THE MODERN SCIENTIFIC EXTERNAL COUNTER-IRRITANT The Oldmobile Four Cylinder Palace Touring Car (Model S), is shaft driven like a chainless bicycle, 26 to 18 h. p., 106 in. wheel base, vertical water-cooled cylinders, weighs 2300 pounds, carries five persons. Price, $2250.00. Tremendous staying powers on heavy work, going through mud and sand easily. Our nearest agent will give free demonstrations. The Double Action Oldmobile (Model L) has a two stroke cycle motor, has detachable rear seat, 102 in. wheel base, 20-24 h. p. Price, $1250.00. The Oldmobile Standard Runabout (Model B), made in both straight and curved dash. Price, $650.00. Kindly send me information regarding Model.....I am interested. CAPSICUM VASELINE Superior to mustard orany other plaster, and will not blister the most delicate skin. The pain-allaying and curative qualities of this article are wonderful. It will stop the toothache once, and relieve Headache and Sciatica. An external remedy for pains in the chest and stomach and all Rheumatic, Neuralgic and Gouty complaints. CHESEBROUGH MFG. CO 17 STATE STREET NEW YORK IS GUARANTEED TO CURE GRIP, BAD COLD, HEADACH and NEURALGIA. I won't sell Anti-Gripine to a dealer who won't guarantee it. W. D. Wiemer, H. D. manufacturer, Springfield, Ma. --- Robbed in Church. JOHN H. BURKE PRICE, 25 Cts. TO CURE THE GRIP IN ONE DAY ANTI-GRIPINE THIS WAS NO COAL FOR HEADASSE Positively cured by these Little Pills. They also relieve tress from Dyspnea. Indigestion and Too Heavy Eating. A perfect remedy for Dizziness, Nausea, Drowsiness, Bad Taste in the Mouth, Coated Tongue, Pain in the Side, TORPID LIP. They CARTERS LITTLE IVER PILLS. these Little Pills. They also relieve Dizziness from Dyspnea, Indigestion and Too Heavy Eating. A perfect remedy for Dizziness, Nausea, Drowsiness, Mouth, Cooted Tongue, Pain in the Side, TORPID LIVER. They regulate the Bowels, Purely Vegetable. SMALL PILL, SMALL DOSE, SMALL PRICE. CARTERS LITTLE IVER PILLS. Genuine Must Bear Fac-Simile Signature REFUSE SUBSTITUTES. There is no satisfaction keener than being dry and comfortable when out in the hardest storm. YOU ARE SURE OF THIS IF YOU WEAR TOWER'S FISH BRAND WATERPROOF OILED CLOTHING BLACK OR YELLOW ON SALE EVERWHERE A.J. TOWER CO. BOSTON, MASS. U.S.A. TOWER CANADIAN CO. Limited, TORONTO, CAN. ELY'S BALM CATERBRY COLD BLUE MAY-FEVER DINNER MARKEE 50 CUP ELY'S BRUS NEW FOAM Nasal CATARRH Ely's Cream Balm cleanses, soothes and heals the diseased membrane. It cures catarach and drives away a cold in the head quickly. Ely's Cream Balm is placed into the nostrils, spreads over the membrane and is absorbed. Relief is im- mediate and a cure follows. It is not drying—does not produce sneezing. Large Size, 50 cents at Drog- gists or by mail; Trial Size, 10 cents. ELY BROTHERS, 56 Warren Street, New York. MARKETING This is the butcher of Spotts Town, Whose tools are bright as his renown To leave them stained were indiscreet, For folks would then abstain from meat. And so he brightens trade you know, By polishing with SAPOLIO. WHOOPING COUGH DUNHAM'S SPECIFIC Shortens and Lights Orphan Asylums. Endorsed by Physicians. Sold by Drugs Dr. Pro., Mrs. CLEVELAND. OLDS MOTOR WORKS, LANSING, MICH.